Wisdoms from the Journey - Vol VIII (Jan thru Oct 2014)

Our gentle Sun …
(02/01/2014)
"The morning's sunrise burned bright ... blinding by itself; so bright I could
hardly see the traffic lights change color. Then the Sun hid briefly behind the
clouds, and behind those mild, uncertain pillows of gray, it took on a milder tone -
- gently & selflessly giving us all it's light and warmth anyway; its rays reaching
out to touch my Heart even through the harsh distractions of frigid air and long
lines and angry traffic … And then I realized that, after falling behind those
darker shrouds, the Sun's greater Purpose somehow seemed larger. It was
actually far more beautiful because it wasn't so blinding. And the clouds looked
more beautiful too, as they were so fully illuminated by the very light they were
trying to hide in vain ... Individually, the Sun and the clouds were moderate in
their brilliance ... Together, they became the essence of magnificence.
I see this the same way I see my community's rich and poor as we blend
together each and every day. I see this the same way I see a family of four reach
out to a lonely soul on the street-corner -- when those five transcend "danger" and
"busy" and "stranger" to become one. Indeed, I see this the same way I see so
many relationships in our lives -- so many possible moments of Peace and so many
potential unions of Joy that could all come to Be with just a little more
selflessness; if we each had the courage to blend just a little bit more; if we each
had the courage to rise -- or even fall if need be, in order to lovingly warm our
neighbor with Love's Light." ~ inspired by Vanessa Curley
(*photo by Christopher Martin)
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